Geneva defeats Webster 5-2
The Geneva Red Wings brought their record back to the five hundred mark on the year (9-9) as they defeated the Webster Yankees 5-2 at McDonough Park in Geneva. Kyle Shaw pitched eight strong innings for the Red Wings allowing one run and striking out eight. The Yankees got on the board first as Blake Beemer hit into a fielder’s choice giving the runner on third Ollie Bertand enough time to cross the plate. The Red Wings answered back in the bottom of the third inning as Dan Gilot smashed a triple off the left wall scoring Paul Moreno and Brantley Miller. Kevin Stephens followed with an RBI single driving in Gilot from third. The Red Wings picked up two runs in the fifth on hits by shortstop Max Casper and third baseman Marcus Way. The Yankees picked up one run in the ninth on a Marcus Way error but Red Wing pitcher Julian Diaz was able to end the game as he struck out Yankee Matt Francis with the bases loaded and 2 outs in the ninth. Kyle Shaw earned his third win of the season while Webster Yankee pitcher Jason Gardner moves to 1-1 on the year. The Red Wings’ next game is July 4th on the road versus the Elmira Pioneers while the Webster Yankees will be playing the Allegany County Nitros tomorrow night.